UK nations April 2025: Volvo XC40 on podium of two nations

The Volvo XC40 ranks #3 in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in April. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the April 2025 UK update. In an overall market down -10.4%, Scotland is the sole island of growth at +2.7% to 10,487 registrations for the month. All other nations fall by double-digits: England is down -11.4% to 101,945, Wales down -12.9% to 4,281 and Northern Ireland down -13.7% to 3,294. Year-to-date, this time England fares best at +3.7% and 601,895 units, followed by Scotland up 2.2% to 57,421. Both Wales, at -3.7% to 22,822 and Northern Ireland at -5.1% to 17,612, are in negative over the period.

Before we get into the top 10 best sellers, keep in mind you can use a car history check to look up a car’s previous prices, past listings, and market value. For example, with the growing popularity of the XC40, you can use its registration to check when it was listed for sale, what the price was, and access an HPI report.

Podium finishers are as follows. The Ford Puma is #1 in England and Wales, the Nissan Qashqai #1 in Northern Ireland, the Kia Sportage #1 in Scotland, #2 in England and Northern Ireland and #4 in Wales, the Vauxhall Corsa #2 in Scotland and #3 in England, the Volvo XC40 #3 in Northern Ireland and Scotland and #5 in Wales, the Kia Picanto #2 in Wales and the MG HS #3 in Wales and #7 in Scotland. Other great performers include the Audi A3 #4 in England, the Hyundai Tucson #7 in England, Seat Arona #9 in Northern Ireland and Toyota Yaris Cross #10 in Northern Ireland.

Previous month: UK nations March 2025: Renault Clio #1 in Northern Ireland

One year ago: UK nations April 2024: Ford Puma tops all nations, Hyundai Kona on Northern Ireland’s podium

Full April 2025 Top 10 models for each UK nation below.